Of the three distinctions made by Simon between Public and Private Administration, which one of the following is not among them?

That public administration aims at social welfare, while private administration is profit oriented.

That public administration is administration is business like:

That public administration is political whereas private administration is non-political.

That public administration is characterized by red tape from which private administration is free.

Answer: a

Which of the following is not a feature of a formal organization?

Legal status

Permanence

Primacy of structure

Shared values and common standards of behaviour

Answer: d

Which one of the following is not correct about Woodrow Wilson?

He was a professor of Political Science.

He was the President of USA.

He was the first comparativist in Public Administration.

He was the Chairman of the American Society for Public Administration.

Answer: d

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I (Book)

List-II (Author)

The Administrative State

Administrative Theories and Politics

The Elements of Administration

Principles of Public Administration

L Urwick

FW Willoughby

Dwight Waldo

Peter Seef

A

B

C

D

1

2

3

4

3

4

1

2

2

1

4

3

4

3

2

1

Answer: b

Assertion (A): M. P. Follett can be considered as a link between the classical and behavioural theories.

Reason (R): M. P. Follett developed certain principles and their universality as well as stressed on the importance of emotions.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of (A).

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanaton of (A).

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Answer: a

‘A process of fusion of individual aspirations with organisational goals, individual skills with organizational position and individual conduct with organizational role’ is advocated by

Chester Bernard

Rensis Likert

Chris Argyris

Kurt Lewin

Answer: c

Co-existence of formally differentiated structure of a diffracted society with undifferentiated structure of fused society has been described by F. W. Riggs as

Heterogeneity

Formalism

Overlapping

Poly communalism

Answer: c

Valence Expectancy, as an alternative theory of motivation was propounded by

Paul Hersey and Keneth H. Blackchard

Black and James Mouton

Victor H. Vroom

Hobhouse

Answer: c

Assertion (A): Leadership is defined by result, not attributes.

Reason (R): The productivity of work is not responsibility of worker, but of the manager.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of (A).

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of (A).

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Answer: a

In the context of the New Public Management theory, the administration is apparently moving

from rule to result orientation

from system to enterprise

from the duties of administration to the rights of citizens

from decentralisation to centralisation.

Select the answer by using the codes given below:

Codes:

1 and 4

3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

Answer: c

“Organization is the form of every human association for the attainment of a common purpose.” This statement is given by

J. D. Mooney

L. D. White

John M. Gaus

Luther Gullick

Answer: a

According to Chester Bernard an organisation:

is not a leviathan.

is pejorative sense of bureaucracy.

is a figure of organisation man.

is an impersonal system of coordinated human effort.

Select correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:

1 and 4

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

3 and 4

Answer: a

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I (Theory)

List-II (Thinker)

Classical Approach

Human Relations Approach

Systems Approach

Socio-Psychological Approach

Chester Bernard

Douglas McGregor

Henry Fayol

Elton Mayo

A

B

C

D

1

3

4

2

3

2

1

4

3

4

1

2

4

3

2

1

Answer: c

Nicholas Henry classified various models of policy formulation and implementation into three broad groups. Which one among the following is not correct?

Exclusion/Consumption Paradigm

Incrementalist Paradigm

Rationalist Paradigm

Strategic Planning Paradigm

Answer: a

Comparative Public Administration emphasises that

organizations must be viewed as embedded in specific cultures and political settings.

both the study and practice of administration are pervasively value-loaded.

the principles of public administration are seriously inadequate.

any proper discipline must have complimentary micro and macro aspects.

Select the correct answer by using codes given below:

Codes:

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

Answer: d

Comparative Administrative Group (CAG) was

established in the year 1963.

initially funded by Ford Foundation.

initially chaired by Fred. W. Riggs.

established in U. S. A.

Codes:

1, 2

2, 3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

1 only

Answer: c

Arrange the following institutions of local government in U. K. In descending order. Use the codes given below:

Metropolitan District

Metropolitan County

Parish

Shire

Codes:

1, 4, 3 and 2

2, 1, 4 and 3

2, 3, 4 and 1

4, 1, 2 and 3

Answer: b

The City Manager as a Chief Executive in council-manager form of local government in USA is

appointed by the State Governor

appointed by the Council

elected by the Council

appointed by the Mayor

Answer: b

“The Development Administration is primarily concerned with the tasks and process of formulating and implementing the four P's.” This statement was made by

Donald C. Stones

F. W. Riggs

Weidner

Luther Gullick

Answer: a

Who of the following expressed the view that administration in the developing countries is imitative rather than indigenous?

Ferrel Heady

David McClelland

T. N. Chaturvedi

Hahn Been Lee

Answer: a

Which of the following scholars is not correctly matched with the meaning of development given by him?

Colm and Geiger

Change plus growth

F. W. Riggs

Nation building and socioeconomic progress

T. N. Chaturvedi

Transformation of society

Hahn

Been Lee

Achievement of progressive political, economic and social objectives

Answer: b

Arrange the following publications in a correct sequence and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

The Frontiers of Development Administration.

Approaches to Development, Politics, Administration and Change

Political Order in Changing Societies

Cultural Hurdles in Development Admnistration: Concepts and Problems

Codes:

4 2 3 1

1 2 3 4

4 3 1 2

2 4 1 3

Answer: a

Development administration is a process for carrying out planned change in the economy, in agriculture or industry or capital infrastructure supporting either of these, and to a lesser extent, in the social service of the State. Who has given this statement?

Milton J. Esman

J. Montgomery

Edward W. Weidner

F. W. Riggs

Answer: b

The Cabinet in India is

A Constitutional body

Part of the Council of Ministers

Institutionalised by usage

Policy making institution at highest level

Select the correct answer by using codes given below:

Codes:

1 and 2

2 and 3

2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

Answer: d

Assertion (A): Under the colonial raj, the predominant nature of administration was regulatory and maintenance of law and order.

Reason (R): As a matter of deliberate policy strategically sensitive positions in the Government were entrusted to British officers.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of (A).

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of (A).

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Answer: b

Arrange the following reports in the chronological order. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Gopala Swamy Ayyangar Report

Appleby Report (First)

Gorwala Report

First Administrative Reforms Commission Report

Codes:

1 2 3 4

1 3 2 4

4 3 2 1

1 4 3 2

Answer: b

Match the Secretary or Principal Secretary or Minister of State in PMO with the respecitve prime minister.

Lal Bahadur Shastri-L. K. Jha

Indira Gandhi-P. N. Haksar

Rajiv Gandhi-A. N. Verma

P. V. Narsimha Rao-Bhuvnesh Chaturvedi

Answer: c

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I (Commissions/Committees)

List-II (Chairperson)

Economic Administration Reforms Commission

The Commission on Centre-State Relations

Committee on Prevention of Corruption

Railway Corruption Enquiry Committee

JB Kripalani

K Santhanam

LK Jha

RS Sarkaria

A

B

C

D

1

2

4

3

3

4

2

1

1

3

4

2

4

2

3

1

Answer: b

Which one of the following is not a report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission?

Unlocking Human Capital: Entitlements and Governance – A Case Study

Social Capital – A Shared Destiny

Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution

Efficient Conduct of State Enterprises

Answer: d

Which of the following statements regarding All India Services are correct?

New All-India Services may be created only if Council of States declares to do so by a majority resolution.

New All-India Services may be created if it is necessary or expedient in the national interest.

All-India Services may be created by a law passed by the Parliament.

All-India Judicial Service may also be created by Parliament bylaw.

Select the correct answer by using codes given below:

Codes:

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: b

Before independence, the appointments to the All India Services were made by

Governor-General-in-Council

Secretary of State for India

East India Company

Cabinet Secretariat

Answer: b

“On the whole experience seems to show that the interests of the tax payers cannot be left to the spending departments.” This statement is made by

First Hoover Commission

Donoughmore Committee

Haldane Committee

Eleventh Finance Commission

Answer: c

Which of the following statements about the institution of C. A. G. In India is correct?

It is a colonial legacy.

It is an innovation of Independent India.

It performs auditing and accounting functions.

It is an executive agency of the Government of India.

Answer: a

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I (Author)

List-II (Books)

KL Handa

MJK Thavraj

Robert Presthus

PK Wattal

Parliamentary Financial Control

Programme and Performance Budgeting

Public Administration

Financial Administration of India

A

B

C

D

4

2

3

1

3

2

4

1

1

3

2

4

2

4

3

1

Answer: d

Assertion (A): The Finance Ministry exercises financial control over all the administrative ministries.

Reason (R): It is responsible for the formulation and exemption of the budget.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of (A).

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of (A).

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Answer: a

Which of the following is not a feature of a good sample?

Sample should be big in size.

Sample should be representative of the universe.

Sample should be reliable.

Sample should be measurable by known probability sampling design technique.

Answer: a

Science is defined as

an accumulation of systematc knowledge.

a method of approach to the entire empirical world.

an approach which aims at the finding of ultimate truth.

a mode of analysis that permits the scientist to state propositions.

Select the correct answer with the codes given below:

Codes:

1 and 2

3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

Answer: d

Which one of the following is not a limitation of scientific method?

Scientific explanation is never complete.

It eliminates arbitrary and ambiguous opinion.

Conclusions are never final.

It is very difficult to oppose established opinion.

Answer: b

Which one of the following is not a limitation of Questionnaire method?

Less expensive

Problem of response

Unsuitable for deeper study

Less possibility of complete information

Answer: a

According to Goode and Hatt simple observation is most useful for which of the following?

Exploratory Studies

Descriptive Studies

Diagnostic Studies

Experimental Studies

Answer: a

Decentralization of functions and powers of headquarters to the field offices is known as

Geographical decentralization

Political decentralization

Administrative decentralization

Functional decentralization

Answer: a

Assertion (A): The plurality of organisations and departments at the District level has created many problems.

Reason (R): District Administration, in order to be effective, must have a unity of purpose and singularity of approach which is often found missing.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of (A).

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of (A).

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Answer: b

Which of the following is not correct regarding developmental role of District Collector in India?

He has a directive role in the scheme of Panchayati Raj.

His position in relation to Panchayati Raj varies from State to State.

He takes initiative to take up need based development programmes.

He performs the role of coordinator and extends help in implementing development programmes.

Answer: c

Protection of natural environment in India is

the responsibility of the State under the Constitution.

the fundamental duty of every citizen of India.

mandatory function of the NGOs.

the legal responsibility of the National Capital Region Planning Board.

Codes:

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

3 and 4

Answer: c

Which of the following programmes are being implemented through the watershed development approach?

Drought Prone Areas Programme

Desert Development Programme

Integrated Wasteland Development Programme

Integrated Rural Development Programme

Codes:

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: b

Which of the following is the rationale of privatisation/disinvestment in PSEs?

Release of the large amount of public resources locked up in non-strategic PSEs.

Stemming the further outflow of the scarce public resources for sustaining the unviable nonstrategic PSEs.

Reducing the public debt.

Beneficial effect on the capital market.

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

Codes:

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3

3 and 4

Answer: a

“The growth of rural settlements which have acquired urban characteristics is very slow.” This observation about the process of urbanization in India was made in:

10th Five Year Plan

11th Five Year Plan

National Sample Survey

National Development Council

Answer: b

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I (Committees or Commissions)

List-II (Reports)

Haldane

Plowden

Mesterman

Hoover

Report on Control of Expenditure

Organisation of Executive Branch of Government

Report on Budgeting and Accounting Political Activities of the Civil Servants

Report of Machinery of Government Committee

A

B

C

D

4

3

2

1

4

1

3

2

1

4

3

2

2

1

4

3

Answer: b

Which Five Year Plan has stressed upon the involvement of voluntary organization and specifically to supplement Government effort to offer the rural people choices and alternatives?

Sixth Five Year Plan

Seventh Five Year Plan

Ninth Five Year Plan

Eleventh Five Year Plan

Answer: b

Which one of the following is optimal model of policy-making according to Y. Dror?

Pure Rational Model

Incremental Model

Economically Rational and Extra-rational Model

Pure Rational and Economically Rational Model

Answer: c

Assertion (A): Public administration theorists, instead of political scientists, dominate the rationalist approach to policymaking and implementation.

Reason (R): New Public Management lays emphasis on the deeper role of public agencies in managing and delivery of public services.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of (A).

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of (A).

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Answer: c

Put the following stages of rational policy planning process in the sequential order:

Appraisal

Formulation of alternative courses of action

Discerning problem

Review

Select the correct answer by using codes given below:

Codes:

2 1 3 4

3 4 2 1

3 1 4 2

1 2 3 4

Answer: c

Which of the following are the definitional elements of public policy?

Declaration of goals

Proposed course of action

A declaration of general purpose

An authoritative decision

Codes:

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1 and 2

Answer: a

Which one of the following makes provisions for social security?

Indian Contract Act

Maternity Benefit Act

Indian Industries Act

Indian Companies Act

Answer: b

Policy analysis is concerned with

Finding out the impact of policy

Intuitive judgments about the effects of policy

Prescription of policy rather than explanation of policy

Finding out the contents of policy rather than the search for causes and consequences

Answer: a

Assertion (A): The role of the national planning agency in the formulation of fundamental social and economic policies is gradually diminishing.

Reason (R): Policies are now taking shape in a greater degree from debates in Parliament and from the play of new social and political forces within the community.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of (A).

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of (A).

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Answer: a

Which is not a part of the Telecom Sector reforms in India?

Corporatsation of telecom services.

Grant of autonomy to Bharat Sanchar Nigam.

Introduction of regulation.

Adjusting to intellectual property regime.

Answer: d

Which one of the following is correct regarding ‘economic and social planning’

It is included in Union List.

It is a part of the State List.

It is incorporated in Concurrent List.

It is not in any of the above stated lists.

Answer: c

Which of the following is known as the third sector of Indian economy?

Public Sector

Co-operatives

Private Sector

Joint Sector

Answer: b

Global Constitutionalism has impacted India's economic policy in which of the following ways?

It has led to liberalisation of trade.

It led to the introduction of competition in both the public and private sectors of economy.

It led to encouragement to FDI.

It led to adoption of the policy of privatisation.

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

Codes:

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

1, 2, 3 and 4

3, 4 and 2

Answer: c

The Panchayati Raj Divas (Day) in India is celebrated on

21st April

24th April

2nd October

14th November

Answer: b

Lord Ripon's Resolution on ‘Local-Self Government’ was adopted on

18th April, 1882

18th June, 1882

18th May, 1882

18th December, 1882

Answer: c

Which one of the following is not included in Eleventh Schedule of Constitution of India?

Planning for economic and social development

Non-conventional energy sources

Poverty alleviation programme

Technical training and vocational education

Answer: a

Which of the following is/are the recommendations of P. K. Thungon Committee?

Fixed term of 5 years for Panchayati Raj Bodies.

The Panchayati Raj Bodies should not remain superseded for more than six months.

District Collector should be made the CEO of the Zila Parishad.

Setting up of State Finance Commission.

Codes:

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

3 and 4

4 only

Answer: a

Which one of the following has prescribed a local Government led, community wide and participatory effort to establish a comprehensive action strategy for environmental protection, economic prosperity and community well being in the local jurisdiction?